Barbara Harris — Page 2

Thanks Redhot, I like being "agreed with" even more than WISH likes being "right on"!...:) On a less personal note, since there are only really two shows we have that feature Barbara Harris, I'm as familiar with "The Apple Tree" as I am "On A Clear Day...". One thing I always regretted though is Barbara Harris' "eleven o'clock number" from "The Apple Tree" that was excised during its out of town run. It's called "I'm Lost" and can be heard on Bruce Kimmel's "Lost in Boston II". Since the show was overlong, it unfortunately had to go. But if you have the opportunity try to give it a listen. In the notes it's described as a Helen Morganish torch song with...lol..a soft shoe beat. One can only imagine what Harris could have done with this number.

Updated On: 4/1/05 at 08:37 PM

Loved her in The Apple Tree . Regret I did not see her in On A Clear DAy as she was vocally great in that

It is a shame she disappeared from the stage so quickly

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Ms. Harris was amazing in "Apple" and "Clear"
Magnetic on the stage
'67 waited fer Her at the Stage Door
in the Rain
She was the Last to leave and She pushed me Aside
maybe with the drugs we have now
and in NASHVILLE!!!!!
so great
but Jill was limited
who worked longer ?

...and still we don't know has happened to Jill Haworth?

Wildcat, 'Private Message'forthcoming...technical difficulties!

That comment and the last one on the previous page, were all but too facetious . Have some more respect for the women.

Barbara Harris is one of those talents that most directors, casting directors, and writers don't seem to know what to do with. She's an eccentric performer, and possesses a rare gift.

I'm glad we have glimpses of her in stage plays and musicals, and a few shining film roles to digest. I agree about her hilarious turn in "Freaky Friday." I also couldn't watch the remake of it, because Barbara had left such an impression on me in the original. Also "A Thousand Clowns" is one of my favorites. She was Oscar-nominated for "Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?"

And she started out in the Compass Players (which later became known as Second City). It shows.

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eydie gorme's recording of "what did i have that i don't have" is one of my favorite things EVER--so over the top--it's heaven! however, nothing beats barbara harris for interpretation. i think he merrick meant julie harris re: sally bowles.

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I think Merrick meant Phil Harris.

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redhot, i agree with your take on barbara in FAMILY PLOT. i just archived that to dvd. hitchcock's funniest!

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Too bad that Barbara Harris couldn't of had a role in Dirty Rotten Scoundels, since she was in the film.

I love On A Clear Day, i would have loved to see her on B-way. My fave film of hers if probably Family Plot or Freaky Friday.

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So nice to see posters here that were out and going to the theater back in those days as well. I DO have one question - Since I never got to see ANY production of OACD except for the film, Exactly how is this done onstage? The film worked for me, But I know Mrs. Brolin is not a favorite of everyone. So, How is this piece done? I had to pass on tickets years ago (nat. tour) and as I recall it was Karen Black in the tour as Daisy/Melinda. Thanks All!

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Documentary film is gaining popularity these days. I would love to see some enterprising filmmaker tract down Barbara Harris and tell us her story. Think of the themes and questions it could cover:

The links between talent and eccentrity.
The links between Self-destructive behavior and success.
How much odd behavior are we willing to accept?
How much conformity has the theatre and film started to impose on itself?